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Nuvalent Inc (NUVL)

Nuvalent Inc (NUVL) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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12/02/2025: NUVL (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

11 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $141.82

1 Year Target Price $141.82

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$141.82 Target price
52w Low $55.53
Current$104.96
52w High $112.88

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 31.5%
Avg. Invested days 38
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.74B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 141.82
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 141.82
Volume (30-day avg) 11
Beta 1.31
52 Weeks Range 55.53 - 112.88
Updated Date 12/2/2025
52 Weeks Range 55.53 - 112.88
Updated Date 12/2/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -5.33

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-06
When -
Estimate -1.36
Actual -1.7

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -22.96%
Return on Equity (TTM) -38.79%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 7548713021
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 7548713021
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -22.26
Shares Outstanding 67271461
Shares Floating 42928953
Shares Outstanding 67271461
Shares Floating 42928953
Percent Insiders 2.56
Percent Institutions 103.03

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Nuvalent Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Nuvalent, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2021. It is focused on developing precisely targeted therapies for cancer patients. The company went public in 2021.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Precision Oncology Drug Development: Nuvalent focuses on creating small molecule kinase inhibitors that are highly selective for specific cancer-driving mutations, aiming to improve efficacy and reduce off-target side effects.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Nuvalent is led by its CEO, James Porter. The company has a board of directors and a management team overseeing research, development, and operations.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • NVL-520: A ROS1-selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) designed to address resistance mutations and brain penetration challenges in ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and other cancers. The drug is in clinical trials. Competitors: Entrectinib (Rozlytrek), Crizotinib (Xalkori).
  • NVL-655: An ALK-selective TKI for ALK-positive NSCLC, designed to overcome resistance mutations. Currently in clinical trials. Competitors: Alectinib (Alecensa), Lorlatinib (Lorbrena).
  • NVL-688: A novel oral selective inhibitor of the HER2 exon 20 insertion for breast cancer. Currently in clinical trials.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The oncology market is characterized by rapid innovation, high regulatory hurdles, and intense competition. Precision oncology is a growing segment focused on targeted therapies based on specific genetic mutations or biomarkers.

Positioning

Nuvalent is positioned as a precision oncology company focusing on highly selective kinase inhibitors to overcome drug resistance and improve patient outcomes. Its competitive advantage lies in its rational drug design approach and focus on addressing unmet needs in specific cancer subtypes.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for targeted cancer therapies is substantial and growing. Estimates place the global oncology drug market at hundreds of billions of dollars. Nuvalent targets specific subsets of cancers with defined genetic alterations, aiming to capture a significant share within those segments.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong pipeline of selective kinase inhibitors
  • Experienced management team
  • Rational drug design approach
  • Focus on addressing drug resistance

Weaknesses

  • Clinical trial risks and uncertainties
  • High cash burn rate
  • Reliance on successful clinical development
  • Limited commercialized products

Opportunities

  • Potential for breakthrough therapies in targeted oncology
  • Partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
  • Expansion into new cancer indications
  • Advancements in diagnostic technologies

Threats

  • Competition from established pharmaceutical companies
  • Regulatory hurdles and delays
  • Failure of clinical trials
  • Changes in reimbursement policies

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ROSE
  • LLY
  • TAK

Competitive Landscape

Nuvalent competes with larger pharmaceutical companies that have established oncology franchises. Its advantage lies in its focus on specific drug resistance mechanisms and its rational drug design approach.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth is measured by preclinical data development and early clinical trials

Future Projections: Future growth is contingent on successful clinical trial outcomes and potential regulatory approvals. Analyst estimates are subject to change based on clinical data and market conditions.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include advancing NVL-520 and NVL-655 through clinical trials and expanding the pipeline with new drug candidates.

Summary

Nuvalent is a promising precision oncology company with a focus on developing selective kinase inhibitors. The company's strength lies in its targeted approach and experienced team. However, it faces typical biotech risks related to clinical trials and regulatory approval. Nuvalent should focus on successful clinical trial outcomes and strategic partnerships to maximize its potential.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Company Website
  • Analyst Reports
  • ClinicalTrials.gov

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. The biotechnology industry is inherently risky, and clinical trial outcomes are uncertain. Market share percentages are estimates and may vary.

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About Nuvalent Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Cambridge, MA, United States
IPO Launch date 2021-07-29
CEO, President & Director Dr. James R. Porter Ph.D.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 218
Full time employees 218

Nuvalent, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development of therapies for patients with cancer. Its lead product candidates are NVL-520, a novel ROS1-selective inhibitor to address the clinical challenges of emergent treatment resistance, central nervous system (CNS)-related adverse events, and brain metastases that may limit the use of ROS1 tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) for patients with ROS proto-oncogene 1 (ROS1)-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) which is under the Phase 2 portion of the ARROS-1 Phase 1/2 clinical trial; NVL-655, a brain-penetrant ALK-selective inhibitor, to address the clinical challenges of emergent treatment resistance, CNS-related adverse events, and brain metastases that might limit the use of first-, second-, and third-generation ALK inhibitors that is under the Phase 2 portion of the ALKOVE-1 clinical trial; and NVL-330, a brain-penetrant human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-selective inhibitor designed to treat tumors driven by HER2ex20, brain metastases, and avoiding treatment-limiting adverse events including due to off-target inhibition of wild-type EGFR that is in Phase 1a/1b clinical trial. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.